Postcode Analysis Redditch, West Midlands

PROSPECT HILL, B97 4BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PROSPECT HILL, B97 4BS.

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Population

261

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 37,600 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: B97 4BS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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5/10
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7/10
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4/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

B97 4BS is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £251k. Property prices are trending down 22.4% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B97 4BS is an up-and-coming urban area on Prospect Hill, 0.4km from Redditch in Redditch. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Redditch constituency.

For families considering a move, B97 4BS represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 135 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £251k, down 22.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B97 4BS are sourced from Output Area E00171589 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B97 4BS. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.0%
Asian / British Asian21.8%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 225,000

3 sales · Mean £ 209,333

Detached

£ 290,000

1 sales · Mean £ 290,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around B97 4BS is above average at 135 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences242
Anti-social behaviour102
Shoplifting39
Public order36
Other theft33

school Local Schools

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Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre

Good944 pupils0.5 km
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St Stephen's CofE First School

Inadequate161 pupils0.6 km
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The Forge Secondary Short Stay School

Good24 pupils0.7 km
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St George's CofE First School and Nursery

Inadequate192 pupils1.0 km
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Birchensale Middle School

Good604 pupils1.0 km
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Holyoakes Field First School

Good295 pupils1.0 km
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St Bede's Catholic Middle School

Good660 pupils1.2 km
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Pitcheroak School

Good1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

43 nearby
  • Wickes0.7 km
  • Church Green Convenience Store0.3 km
  • Omega Therapies0.8 km
  • Primark0.5 km
  • T.K.Maxx0.6 km
  • + 38 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Easemore Social Club0.2 km
  • Redditch Borough Council Civic Suite0.6 km
  • The Sportsmans Arms0.4 km
  • Bridley Moor & Batchley Social Club0.8 km
  • The Queen's Head0.5 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Justgrills0.7 km
  • Mickys Chippy0.9 km
  • Redditch Pizza0.9 km
  • Artisan Spice0.7 km
  • Just Grills0.7 km
  • + 22 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Bakes & Shakes0.4 km
  • Chopstix0.5 km
  • Edo Japanese & Asian Cuisine0.5 km
  • 360 Play Redditch0.6 km
  • Coffee#10.6 km
  • + 35 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Redditch0.5 km
  • Alvechurch4.4 km
  • Barnt Green6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Fishing Line Road0.2 km
  • Church Green0.2 km
  • Fishing Line Road0.2 km
  • Baptist Church0.2 km
  • Baptist Church0.3 km